Martha Ella Takach, 1928-2025

Mrs. Takach was born on April 11, 1928, in New Martinsville, Marshall County, W.Va., a daughter of Samuel and Blanche Palmer Mason. She married Michael S. Takach Sr. on Feb. 14, 1947.

Martha was a member of the Church of Christ at Struthers for over 70 years. She loved her church and adored her husband. She was talented musically and played many musical instruments, including the banjo. She also enjoyed ‘country sings’ — friendly get-togethers to sing and play her instruments. She was an expert at crocheting and making doilies.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory her sons, David of North Lima, Michael of Columbus and Charles and his wife Teri of Leetonia; and her brother, Richard (Marge) Mason of Columbiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Michael, who passed away on Dec. 3, 2000; sister, Mary Ann Knowles; and brother, Robert Mason.

Private services were held, and the burial was at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the organizations important to Martha, Church of Christ at Struthers, 5775 Poland Struthers Road, Poland, OH 44514 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

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